Course detail
Experimental Methods in Building Services
FAST-CT011Acad. year: 2018/2019
Theoretical fundamentals of quantities measurement within building services specialization. Measuring instruments and dataloggers. Measurement methods and sensors selection. Processing and evaluation of measuring dates. Practical utilization of measurement results for preparation, realization and operation of buildings.
Department of building services instrumentation. Preparation and realization of experimental measurements within laboratory of building services. Practical measurement of basic quantities that are typical for fluid flow and heat transfer within building services systems. Verification of hydraulic and thermal behaviour of picked equipment. Monitoring and evaluation of building microclimate.
Supervisor
Department
Institute of Building Services (TZB)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students will understand measuring instruments control. They gain overview of sensors that are used for measurement of basic quantities within building services specialization. Students will be able to prepare and to realize standard measurements. Further they gain knowledge for evaluation of measurements. Students will be able to use this knowledge for complex problems solution of their diploma works.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of theory and function principles of systems within building services specialization, knowledge of fundamental calculations in this area. Knowledge of thermomechanic and hydraulic.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Not applicable.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Compulsory attendance at practices. Recommended attendance at lectures. Realization of experimental measurements at department laboratory. Protocols submission in the credit week. Fulfilment of written exam at a satisfactory grade.
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
1. Measuring equipment, principles of implementation of the experiment, the accuracy of measurement, processing of data.
2. Monitoring of hydraulic behaviour of internal water system, water hammer, hydraulic characteristic of outlet accessories of sanitary draw-of taps.
3. Flow rate measuring, determination of pump head-capacity curve, determination of system curve.
4. Monitoring of thermal behaviour of internal water system, heating and cool down of hot water storage tank.
5. Illumination measuring. The artificial lighting. The efficiency light sources.
6. The cooling circuit, pressures of refrigerant, cooling capacity.
7. Settings and functions of the controller.
8. Fan curve and pressure conditions in air ducts.
9. Acoustic microclimate and source of noise.
10. Smoke test of flow pattern using distributive elements models.
11. Structural design of radiators.
12. Wall heating, assessment of heat flow rate and surface coefficient of heat transfer, heat exchanger.
13. Heating systems valves curves, determination of plate exchange output.
Aims
Not applicable.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme N-P-C-SI (N) Master's
branch S , 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory
- Programme N-P-E-SI (N) Master's
branch S , 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory
- Programme N-K-C-SI (N) Master's
branch S , 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Measuring equipment, principles of implementation of the experiment, the accuracy of measurement, processing of data.
2. Monitoring of hydraulic behaviour of internal water system, water hammer, hydraulic characteristic of outlet accessories of sanitary draw-of taps.
3. Flow rate measuring, determination of pump head-capacity curve, determination of system curve.
4. Monitoring of thermal behaviour of internal water system, heating and cool down of hot water storage tank.
5. Illumination measuring. The artificial lighting. The efficiency light sources.
6. The cooling circuit, pressures of refrigerant, cooling capacity.
7. Settings and functions of the controller.
8. Fan curve and pressure conditions in air ducts.
9. Acoustic microclimate and source of noise.
10. Smoke test of flow pattern using distributive elements models.
11. Structural design of radiators.
12. Wall heating, assessment of heat flow rate and surface coefficient of heat transfer, heat exchanger.
13. Heating systems valves curves, determination of plate exchange output.
Exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Instruction lab work with measuring equipment.
2. Monitoring of hydraulic behaviour of internal water system, water hammer, hydraulic characteristic of outlet accessories of sanitary draw-of taps.
3. Flow rate measuring, determination of pump head-capacity curve, determination of system curve.
4. Monitoring of thermal behaviour of internal water system, heating and cool down of hot water storage tank.
5. Illumination measuring. The artificial lighting. The efficiency light sources.
6. The cooling circuit, pressures of refrigerant, cooling capacity.
7. Settings and functions of the controller.
8. Fan curve and pressure conditions in air ducts.
9. Acoustic microclimate and source of noise.
10. Smoke test of flow pattern using distributive elements models.
11. Structural design of radiators.
12. Wall heating, assessment of heat flow rate and surface coefficient of heat transfer, heat exchanger.
13. Heating systems valves curves, determination of plate exchange output.
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